Whisky Sommelier

Whisky Sommelier (Live-In) – Scotland

£30,443 plus Tronc plus accommodation.
Location: Scottish Highlands
Accommodation: Live-in provided
Position: Full-Time

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Whisky Sommelier to join a luxury hospitality venue in Scotland.

This role is ideal for a whisky specialist who combines deep product knowledge with refined guest engagement skills and thrives in a premium, experience-led environment.

As Whisky Sommelier, you will curate and deliver an outstanding whisky experience for guests, enhancing their stay through education, storytelling, and tailored recommendations.

• Curating and managing an extensive whisky collection

• Conducting private tastings and guided whisky flights

• Pairing whisky with tasting menus and special events

• Advising guests on regional styles, maturation processes, and distillery heritage

• Maintaining supplier relationships and managing stock control

• Training front of house staff to enhance whisky knowledge

• Supporting premium retail sales where applicable

This is a highly guest-facing role requiring confidence, presence, and exceptional communication skills.

• Strong knowledge of Scotch whisky regions, production methods, and flavour profiling

• Formal certification (e.g. WSET Level 2/3 Spirits or equivalent) preferred

• Experience delivering structured tastings and premium service

• Confident public speaker with engaging storytelling ability

• Commercial awareness with upselling capability

• Ability to relocate and live on-site

• Live-in accommodation provided

• Competitive salary + potential service charge/commission

• Opportunity to work in a prestigious Scottish setting

• Access to rare and premium whisky collections

• Career progression within a luxury hospitality environment

This role would suit a whisky professional seeking to represent Scotland’s national spirit at the highest level of guest experience.

To apply, please submit your CV outlining your whisky qualifications, tasting experience, and availability.